Know all about Turbidite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Turbidite and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Turbidite appears Dull and Banded and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Turbidite is metallic while that of Laterite is dull. Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.